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Bart & Associates

Business Analyst

Bart & Associates, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011


Position:Business Analyst

Location:

Ashburn, VA

Job Id:3411

# of Openings:1

Business Analyst

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job SummaryB&A is looking for a Business Analyst to join a contract with a federal government client] in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting the United States Customs and Border Protection.

ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Interaction: Engage with stakeholders and team members to understand requirements, research issues, and document effective solutions.JIRA Administration: Create user stories and tasks in JIRA and assist in the administration of JIRA to streamline project workflows.Customer Interaction: Interact with customers and end users to gather information, address inquiries, and ensure alignment with project objectives.Process Management: Assist in managing the team's processes to facilitate the smooth progression of work, ensuring deadlines are met.Team Collaboration: Foster effective communication within the team and with coordinating teams to enhance collaboration and synergy.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in business or project analyst roles within a technical team.

Required Skills

Experience with SDLC projects using Java and Angular.Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.Detail-oriented approach to documentation and process management.Excellent diplomacy and communication skills with clients and technical staff.Proactive approach to relationship building with business team members.Strong self-organizational skills.Experience with Jira or a similar project management tool.Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean practices.Proven ability to quickly grasp business functions and technical environments in new projects.

Desired Skills

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar certification/training.Understanding of database structures and SQL.Active federal government clearance.

Security Clearance

Active DHS, CBP or Top-secret security clearance required.

More About B&A:Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionB&A affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which it operates, strives to maintain a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and seeks to maximize employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro full-time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.

These include:

The B&A Cares program: on-staff registered counselor, 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and moreA formal mentorship programJob shadowing and cross training opportunitiesBrand Ambassador programLifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition. Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and moreMonthly virtual eventsB&A Annual Wellness Challenge: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, and #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEOB&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

Affirmative Action PlanAs a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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